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Mrs. Urquijo from South Jordan, UT is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Pages of Possibility: Enhancing Our Classroom Library

Help me give my students books to read that they are interested in. Many students struggle to find a book they like. Having this classroom library of books will help my students become stronger readers.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Urquijo's classroom raised $499

This project is fully funded

My Project

Imagine a classroom where every student can find a book that sparks their imagination and fuels their curiosity. Reading can be magical when students connect with the right story, and that's exactly what I aim to provide with your support.

My goal is to enrich our classroom library with a diverse selection of captivating novels that will inspire and engage students.

With a wide range of interesting books, students will have increased opportunities to discover stories that resonate with them. Strengthening literacy skills is crucial for academic success. By reading more, students will improve their comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking, benefiting them in every subject.

Your generous donation will help us purchase a variety of novels that cater to different interests and reading levels. These books will transform our classroom into a hub of learning and adventure, where students can explore new worlds and ideas. With these new books, students will be more motivated to read, leading to improved literacy skills and a lifelong love of learning. Together, we can make a lasting difference in their educational journey.

Mrs. Urquijo Elk Ridge Middle School Grades 9-12 South Jordan, UT View local requests 215 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on TPT • TPT $100.00 1 $100.00
NEW SET! I Survived Series Book Set II (#11 - #20) • Amazon Business $48.99 1 $48.99
Middle School Box Set • Amazon Business $28.84 1 $28.84
Jason Reynolds & Track Series Collection (paperback box set) • MahoganyBooks $28.79 1 $28.79
Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales Third 3-Book Box Set: A Graphic Novel Collection • Amazon Business $23.49 1 $23.49
Mexikid: Newbery Honor Award Winner (paperback graphic novel) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 1 $16.00
School Trip: A Graphic Novel (paperback) • MahoganyBooks $13.49 1 $13.49
The Indispensable Calvin and Hobbes: A Calvin and Hobbes Treasury (Volume 11) • Amazon Business $12.19 1 $12.19
The Book Thief (paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 1 $12.00
Invisible: A Graphic Novel (paperback graphic novel) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 1 $12.00
Above the Trenches (Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales #12): A World War I Flying Ace Tale • Amazon Business $11.59 1 $11.59
The Days are Just Packed: A Calvin and Hobbes Collection (Volume 12) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Other Words for Home (paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $10.00 1 $10.00
JoyCat 16mm 6 Sided Dice Set Standard Game Dice Kids for Board Games Dice Games Math Dice for Classroom with Storage Bucket (50, Translucent) • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98
Treaties, Trenches, Mud, and Blood (Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales #4): A World War I Tale • Amazon Business $8.94 1 $8.94
Raid of No Return (Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales #7): A World War II Tale of the Doolittle Raid • Amazon Business $8.89 1 $8.89
Drama: A Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $8.79 1 $8.79
Final Season • Amazon Business $7.69 1 $7.69
Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales: Donner Dinner Party • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$378.65

Vendor shipping charges

$9.00

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$423.33

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.71

Total project goal

$498.04

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$498.04

1 Donor

-$211.66

Donations toward project cost

-$211.66

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$249.02

Match offer toward project cost

-$211.67

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.35

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$37.35

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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